What's the cheapest way to get a giant scale 3d plane

[GonnaBe]

Hi, I have been flying rc for about 5 years and love my aerobatic and 3d planes. Now I am looking to get into giant scale but really don't have $1500 to invest into a plane. So, in your opinion, tell me what you think is the cheapest, best way to get, say a 50cc/100cc yak/extra/edge (or a python! I fell in love with those pitts!) I am willing to build a kit, or even buy a wreck and spend all winter fixing it, whatever. I'm not really interested in buying a plane from a "cheap" company where the quality will be bad. I want a good quality plane and I'm not scared to work for it and put a lot of time in it if I have to. I just don't want to get more money into it than I have to. I'm talking about the airframe. I think I can handle the electronics and engine/motor. Tell me what you think guys... Thanks, Micah

[castlebravo]

I think your best bet is to scan the want ads for an airplane that fits your needs. Look at whats hanging in the local hobby shop or check out your local clubs newsletters. You could put an ad in one of them requesting any broken airplanes. Just remember....whatever repairs you need to do are going to add a considerable amount of weight.....not something you're looking for in a 3D airframe.
I've found some incredible deals at the LHS because people are willing to get rid of them because they just lost interest or decided it was a bigger expense at the moment than they anticipated.......whatever the reason....there may be some deal to be had.



CB

[JoeAirPort]

Yeah get an air frame used. That'll save you lots.

[classclown]

Or check out the swapshop right here on FG.

[jj46]

There are great deals to be had, but they aren't 'a dime a dozen'.... keep your eyes pealed. Check the ads on here, other sites, craigslist, etc daily.... find yourself a used airframe in good shape. Then, as time goes on and money permits, find yourself a decent used motor... etc etc etc. Just piece it together over the winter. Usually the best deal is to buy a plane that includes everything, but I understand your money situation. Just be patient and keep shopping... when a sweet deal comes along, you'll usually know right away! You can pick up 50cc airframes used for 200 bucks if you are patient.

One word of warning though... I wouldn't go to 100cc with your budget, even if you find a good airframe cheap. You'll end up with a sweet airframe and no money for the engine, servos, redundant batteries, etc. 50cc is much cheaper, and they fly great. You'll learn a lot with throttle control and other giant-scale techniques before stepping up to 100cc. Good luck.

[Fast Fly]

There is a plane in the Swap shop right now for only $1000 bucks!!

[cjgillette]

Hey Micah -

You shouldn't have to spend $1500 just for a 50-100cc airframe - PAU makes and amazing Edge for less than $1000. Personally, I wouldn't spend more than about $600 for a 50cc airframe. Aeroworks, PAU, Pilot, TT, Dietrich - they all make great airframes well within your price range.

C

[cjgillette]

Or look in the swap shop!

[Extra nuts]

This is from another thread here on FG, it is a pretty cheap deal for a new 50cc plane(extra 300). Below is the link. I looked at it and shipping was $18.00. or so.



http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopdisplayprod...verstock+Sales (http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=15&cat=Special+Overstock+Sales)
(https://secure.xenonproject.com/account_history_info.php?order_id=6430)

[GonnaBe]

I saw that thread too. But the quality sounds questionable. I don't want something that I can't have total confidence in... IF the money was the same, electric or gas? I like the sound of keeping my eye out for good deals this winter...

[forgues research]

Hi, I have been flying rc for about 5 years and love my aerobatic and 3d planes. Now I am looking to get into giant scale but really don't have $1500 to invest into a plane. So, in your opinion, tell me what you think is the cheapest, best way to get, say a 50cc/100cc yak/extra/edge (or a python! I fell in love with those pitts!) I am willing to build a kit, or even buy a wreck and spend all winter fixing it, whatever. I'm not really interested in buying a plane from a "cheap" company where the quality will be bad. I want a good quality plane and I'm not scared to work for it and put a lot of time in it if I have to. I just don't want to get more money into it than I have to. I'm talking about the airframe. I think I can handle the electronics and engine/motor. Tell me what you think guys... Thanks, Micah


If you were a good boy, Christmas is around the corner :197:

Sorry I just had to say it , but I am kidding of course, hope you get what you want , you will love it.

Roger

[jwilliams]

I assume you only have 1500 bux for everything (motor, servos,plane)??? If so, you can do a good 50cc plane easily for that. I had a friend who just sold a Extreme Flight RC 50cc extra ready to fly for 1300. If you want to go cheaper I would find an Extreme Flight RC 50cc plane that has been wrecked, get the remains and fix it. Buy a used DLE motor, used servos, a new reciever/battery pack and I be you do not have $800 in it.
Jeff W.

[reyn3545]

There are lots of deals floating around out there, just keep looking for something that sparks your interest. I almost don't want to say this because it always starts another arguement... but please don't dump every spare dime you have into your first GS plane! The worst experience in this hobby is flying (or landing) a plane that if something goes wrong, you're out of the hobby. It's supposed to make you a little nervous the first 1000 times or so, but it shouldn't bankrupt you if someone with a glow plane takes you down... those stakes are too high to enjoy. So, pick a budget that you're happy with, stick with it, and something will come up.

[husker]

There are deals to be had. But if you want something 50cc rtf for well under 1500 it probably won't happen...the lowest I have seen a good airframe with "good" parts would be 1200 or so. If you buy parts separately you will have go cheap on a few parts because even a good used airframe and da50 are around 400 each and you still need electronics which even used you are looking at about 500 more for good stuff.

Reyn I totally agree^^^

[ljaganna]

I've purchased 3 used airframes/planes in the past....1 was a complete bust, 1 was just OK, and 1 was great. The bust was an expensive bust...it was when I was new to GS....and didn't know what to look for...needless to say an expensive lesson learned.

On the other hand....I have purchased 4 brand new airframes from great companies....pilot-rc, 2 from 3W, and one from QQAC.....all 4 were 100% awesome, with the 3W airframes being the best of the best...but high$....the germans seem to build their rc planes as if they were BMWs....the absolute greatest overall value is Pilot-RC...the airframes are all wood, and the best wood ARFs I have ever seen, and great customer service.

All said and done...I think if you buy a used ARF airframe you are fine, as long as you inspect before puchase.
With motors....it's hard to judge, unless you get to see the motor run, take off the plugs & mufflers and peak inside the chamber.....you can check for cylinder score marks or other signs of abuse or a motor that is about to head south.

However, don't skimp on the motor/servos/bats/switches/extensions/ball-links/control rods or anything else.....wait a little bit if you need to buy the right stuff.

[Rishelman]

There have been a couple build threads here on FG about building 50cc gassers for around $1000. I don't remember the exact titles, "Cheap way into gas planes" or something was a very quality aircraft (Wild Hare). Also, Tower Hobbies has "three pay" on all of the large airframes (Edge 540, Extra 330, Cap 232, SU-26), and they are only $400 to start with.

I did exactly as you are planning last winter. I HAD to have a 50cc. I built it over the winter as $$$$ money allowed. I combed RCU and RCG and FG regularly for servos, motor, switches. It is totally doable with some patience. One tip, get as good of quality as you can afford. Research where it's okay to save money. One equipment failure, and it could be all over in seconds. Then you are looking for a new airframe, AND upgrading whatever component failed. Don't ask how I know.
Good luck, and remember to keep it fun.

Rishelman

[GonnaBe]

No, I don't have $1500 to spend on a plane. I think I will take some of this advice and see what I can do. If you know of somebody that has a wrecked 50cc edge/extra/yak for sale, let me know, could you? Thanks guys, Micah

[scatsob]

I saw that thread too. But the quality sounds questionable. I don't want something that I can't have total confidence in... IF the money was the same, electric or gas? I like the sound of keeping my eye out for good deals this winter...
You could always buy the World Models Extra 300s and rip the covering off this winter and make sure everything is the way it should be. Then you would still have a new airplane and you can cover it as you wish. In the end they are all made in China right.

[TManiaci]

I went the used route. Bought some used servos with low mileage, all tight. Saved $450 on that. Bought a used (less than 100 flights) 3W157CS with cans, saved another $800. Bought some 72MHz Rx, cheap cheap. Bought a beaten TT TOC 37.5% Yak airframe, spent about 30 hours rebuilding to like-new condition, saved $700 and got a spinner and 2 props to go with it. Bought used A123 packs, saved again. When it was all done, I spent about $2200. All new, this bird would cost almost $7k to build.

Used stuff is cheap as people sell off toys in tough times. It's the economy way to break into the big stuff. Take advantage, check the swap shops on the various websites, be ready to jump on deals. Many RTF used airplanes have great equipment in them, even if you don't like the airframe. There are a lot of 40%ers selling for under $2500, that's a serious bargain.

[Al Lewis]

Depending upon exactly what you want to do with it you could build the plane in this video I put together for the price you're looking at. If you use the new HD servos and replace the XYZ 50A engine, no longer available, with an RCGF 50cc, $330.00 new with warranty from www.southeastrcengines.com (http://www.southeastrcengines.com) you would have a 3D monster. BTW The plane in the video is for sale for $600.00 local pickup only though.


http://www.flyinggiants.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47035&sort=1&ppuser=22265

BTW Here's a video I just did of the very first run of an RCGF 50cc B-Line engine. Uses the same crank, rod, piston, cylinder, ignition, and carb as the DL-50. Just has a machined case. Nice engine.

YouTube- RCGF 50cc B Engine First Run

[Fishdeth]

100cc Sukhoi for $399.00
Some tweaking required.....
Check it !

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/fg42/45817-nitro-planes-100cc-sukhoi-diet.html

[obriendigital]

I would suggest getting good gear first that can be taken to other planes and buy a lower priced plane. I have a GP Reactor 50cc and it's only $400 from Tower and it pulls off about any move in the book with my DA50, not many people talk about it, but it's a great bird. You could get everything for under $1,500 - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUSE0&P=ML

[Al Lewis]

I doubt it would be well under $1500.00 with a DA-50 in it unless he got a used one very cheap. New they're $664.00 with muffler.

[obriendigital]

I doubt it would be well under $1500.00 with a DA-50 in it unless he got a used one very cheap. New they're $664.00 with muffler.
Yes, used DA

[zoomer260]

Yes, used DA


I can't tell ya how many used DA 50's I have seen for $500-$550. I have never seen a "deal" on a used DA 50.Part of the reason I would never pay that much for a 50cc other than the obvious is the dozens I saw in the Swapshops shortly after their release with " Only three gallons" and "still on break-in fuel" etc. I could not find a single one advertized with more than 5 gallons through it. I could not help but wonder why so many people were getting rid of new engines in such large numbers. Scared me off. Then I started seeing all the threads on "My DA dies" in this or that attitude.

All that said I figure it was an end user issue in most cases and I have no problems with DA 50's except they just plain want too much for them new or used. Too many other options for half the cost.

You can get some decent deals on used 100cc's though. Enough now that I am actually considering a used DA for the 35% I keep trying to get a "round to it" for. I sure would not mind a brand new DA 100 powered Pilot 260. Nope not at all.

[TManiaci]

I can't tell ya how many used DA 50's I have seen for $500-$550. I have never seen a "deal" on a used DA 50.Part of the reason I would never pay that much for a 50cc other than the obvious is the dozens I saw in the Swapshops shortly after their release with " Only three gallons" and "still on break-in fuel" etc. I could not find a single one advertized with more than 5 gallons through it. I could not help but wonder why so many people were getting rid of new engines in such large numbers. Scared me off. Then I started seeing all the threads on "My DA dies" in this or that attitude..

My take on that is many of the 50cc pilots get the bug and want to step up. That's the case with all the people I know going that direction. Once you fly a 50cc, you want a 100cc. Once you fly 100cc, you want a 150cc. I skipped the 100cc, went straight from 50cc to 150 class. Lov'in it bigtime. I still have a like-new 50cc QQ 86 Yak with a DA50 on canister, only 30 or so flights, took it to a big 3-day fly-in last week, never put the wings on it... flew the 40% the whole time. Thinking I should sell it now... it's getting dusty. Bigger is Better... in every sense. But, the DA50 is a fantastic engine once it's tuned right. That's why even used ones still sell fast for over $500. The cheap DLE/DE 50/55 doesn't seem to change that situation either...

[cjgillette]

Ain't THAT the truth. 50 cc is just the gateway drug. I went 50 to 100 and then 275.

I was quite interested to see that 3w makes a 642. I'm doomed . . .

[zoomer260]

Hi, I have been flying rc for about 5 years and love my aerobatic and 3d planes. Now I am looking to get into giant scale but really don't have $1500 to invest into a plane. So, in your opinion, tell me what you think is the cheapest, best way to get, say a 50cc/100cc yak/extra/edge (or a python! I fell in love with those pitts!) I am willing to build a kit, or even buy a wreck and spend all winter fixing it, whatever. I'm not really interested in buying a plane from a "cheap" company where the quality will be bad. I want a good quality plane and I'm not scared to work for it and put a lot of time in it if I have to. I just don't want to get more money into it than I have to. I'm talking about the airframe. I think I can handle the electronics and engine/motor. Tell me what you think guys... Thanks, Micah

I'm sorry I have commented several times without giving you the answer to your question. The answer is live close enough to someone like me that passes along planes to people like you.

For instance I have a Midwest Extra that I will never fly again. Someone trying to break into larger planes and $$$ is a big issue and they are willing to actually work on the plane to get it back right is who I give those things to. Power plants are another issue as I have already traded the suitable gas engine and am about to use the Moki that came out of it.

I started to repair it (hanger rash) and lost interest and got a new Yak and put a new DL 50 in it. Now my interest lies in 35%. I have a few other planes in the 27%-30% range that I am sure will end up the same way eventually.

If you are patient you will find a used airframe for little or nothing.

[ibanezex718]

At valleyviewrc.com they have a su-26 combined with a dle-30 with free shipping for $569.95. They also have a yak-54 coming in December for the same price. Go check them out, you might like what you see.

[GonnaBe]

I'm sorry I have commented several times without giving you the answer to your question. The answer is live close enough to someone like me that passes along planes to people like you.

For instance I have a Midwest Extra that I will never fly again. Someone trying to break into larger planes and $$$ is a big issue and they are willing to actually work on the plane to get it back right is who I give those things to. Power plants are another issue as I have already traded the suitable gas engine and am about to use the Moki that came out of it.

I started to repair it (hanger rash) and lost interest and got a new Yak and put a new DL 50 in it. Now my interest lies in 35%. I have a few other planes in the 27%-30% range that I am sure will end up the same way eventually.

If you are patient you will find a used airframe for little or nothing.
Hey, what do you/will you have to get rid of? I have an uncle in Summersville, KY that goes to Louisville every now n then. He might be able to pick it up for me if we can make a deal. I'll warn you tho', right at the moment I have virtually nothing to spend on a plane... Got a few 40 size planes I'd like to sell but till then I'm kinda strapped, with the holidays n all...

[Al Lewis]

I'm sorry I have commented several times without giving you the answer to your question. The answer is live close enough to someone like me that passes along planes to people like you.

For instance I have a Midwest Extra that I will never fly again. Someone trying to break into larger planes and $$$ is a big issue and they are willing to actually work on the plane to get it back right is who I give those things to. Power plants are another issue as I have already traded the suitable gas engine and am about to use the Moki that came out of it.

I started to repair it (hanger rash) and lost interest and got a new Yak and put a new DL 50 in it. Now my interest lies in 35%. I have a few other planes in the 27%-30% range that I am sure will end up the same way eventually.

If you are patient you will find a used airframe for little or nothing.

Good for you Zoomer!! You are to be commended sir. I thought I was the only one passing stuff on this way. Nice to see other folks out there trying to help out the beginners.:198::198::198::198::198:

[forgues research]

Good for you Zoomer!! You are to be commended sir. I thought I was the only one passing stuff on this way. Nice to see other folks out there trying to help out the beginners.:198::198::198::198::198:


Yup, I do this also, its a great feeling to be able to help someone...

Roger

[Murocflyer]

I agree. Watch the for sale ads. Here is a great one: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142404

Frank

[Al Lewis]

Yes it is Roger and it helps the hobby to grow as well. Two great reasons for doing it. How many guys have planes or engines out there that are never going to use them again?? Find a deserving person and just give them to them. You'll love the feeling you get! Honors to you also sir!!!:198::198::198::198::198:

[Murocflyer]

Does FG have a For Sale section? If so, can anyone point me to it? I can't find the darn thing.

Thanks,

Frank

[Al Lewis]

Scroll up to the top and click on Swapshop!!

[Murocflyer]

Gotcha. Thanks!

Frank

[vwchad]

I'm not sure where you are located, but I have a H9 27% Extra 260 airframe I'd be willing to part with for $200. It has Graphtech carbon gear and I'll leave the swtiches and fuel dot in it. Flies nice with the DL I have on it (not included). Combine that with some Power HD 9150 servos for $30 each and a DX7 or the new Futaba 8 channel and you could be in it cheap. PM me if you are interested.

Chad

[john911]

if i was looking to get in cheap this is what i would do.
peak models 30%plane an dle motor $839
hydrimax nimh 6v 24.99 4.8v20.99
hobbic cs 160 servos 5@49.99
hobbico cs140 servo 1@34.99
ems hd switch 2@11.99
=1193.96

[Al Lewis]

Great start John but he could save another $90.00 by buying a RCGF 50cc from Southeastrcengines and even more with HD servos, $45.00 each, from Tom Fawcett at Wildhare with the aluminum arms. That might keep it below $1000.00 for a great 50cc plane.

[zoomer260]

Hey, what do you/will you have to get rid of? I have an uncle in Summersville, KY that goes to Louisville every now n then. He might be able to pick it up for me if we can make a deal. I'll warn you tho', right at the moment I have virtually nothing to spend on a plane... Got a few 40 size planes I'd like to sell but till then I'm kinda strapped, with the holidays n all...


I have the Midwest Extra that I will cut loose now. I just noted that you were lookin for a "3D" plane. I don't fly on the prop so I don't know. This one has standard control surfaces and is the first version with flat empennage. It weighed 15lbs with the Moki.

It is a very honest plane and flys straight. Built by a guy that really knows how. It would not fit into his car ! His loss was my gain. Sold it to me for what he had in it. I can honestly say that this is the plane I've judged all others by. It flew that well. By itself really. Never crashed and bounced hard only a couple of times. Delaminated the fiberglass gear.

One stab got busted in storage at my Brothers house and I built a new one and grafted it on. It needs to be covered and I think I have some to match. I repaired the cowl (fiberglass after market) for wallowed out mounting holes and it has a small hole in the top where the extended needle for the carb on the Moki came through so I could adjust it cowl on. Painted it, didn't like the way the it came out, sanded it down almost enough to spray again and never did. No crazy side cutouts for cylinder heads or muffs.There is a "dent" in the canopy from something at my Brothers laying against it.

All I ask is you fly it eventually if you take it. Get a cheap engine and tear it up I wouldn't care.

The wing has several repairs for even more hanger rash needed. Nothing major. I'd suggest peeling the wing and check for cracked sheeting etc. The covering is good enough on the fuse since it is a first large plane. Just fly the dang thing.

I just went down to the basement and looked at it. It still has all the servos in it. I'll have to think about that. I still have some some small four stroke engines that have no plane.

If you are serious and you plan to actually fly it call me at 502-751-1271 and I'll hook up with the Uncle.

It is complete even has the wheel pants.

[Al Lewis]

Good on you Zoomer!:198::198::198::198::198::198::198::198:

[2robinhood]

If you really want a 100cc plane you may be able to make it into this for around $1500.
It is the Richmodels 35% Extra 260. A real nice plane, just a little on the porky side.
AK Models has it for $450.00 with a 20% off coupon code, which makes it only $360.00 :198:
Put a DLE-111 and some Power HD servos from TBM and you might get into a 35% for that $$$

http://ak-models.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AKM&Product_Code=RM-43&Category_Code=PRESALE

YouTube- extra 260 richmodel


http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/attachments/fg42/62683d1186540580-east-r-c-35-extra-260-build-100_0786.jpg

[zoomer260]

If you really want a 100cc plane you may be able to make it into this for around $1500.
It is the Richmodels 35% Extra 260. A real nice plane, just a little on the porky side.
AK Models has it for $450.00 with a 20% off coupon code, which makes it only $360.00 :198:
Put a DLE-111 and some Power HD servos from TBM and you might get into a 35% for that $$$

http://ak-models.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AKM&Product_Code=RM-43&Category_Code=PRESALE

YouTube- extra 260 richmodel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CmpDXCtVRk)


http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/attachments/fg42/62683d1186540580-east-r-c-35-extra-260-build-100_0786.jpg


I have been giving SERIOUS consideration to this one myself. I need to back into the bigger planes myself CHEAP.

Every time this one pops up in a discussion it grabs my attention. I actually tried to get one once but it was sold out and life continued to happen (it always does !) and the 35% project got shelved again.

[zoomer260]

Okay, here is the Midwest Extra. Apparently I did cover the new stab because it is covered ! :209: I have the other elevator somewhere.

Now lets see if I can upload pics :202:

[f5air]

just email Tom and WildHare RC and he will give you and amazing deal on 50CC, right you can get a 30cc for $849 just need the Rx and you are done.

[forgues research]

just email Tom and WildHare RC and he will give you and amazing deal on 50CC, right you can get a 30cc for $849 just need the Rx and you are done.


I have a brand new in the box DLE 55 with the canister muffler also brand new, don't need so I want to get rid of it.

the whole thing for $370

any takers

[zoomer260]

I have electrical tape on the seams of the wing to hold it on. You would need four 1/4x20 nylon bolts to bolt it on.

The left aileron looks like a a critter took a bite out of it (see pic).

The hole in the covering center bottom of wing is just that, a hole in the covering.(see pic).

The left wing tip looks like it was scrubbed on a landing tip drag. It was not, don't know how this hanger rash occured.(see pic).

It actually still has every servo in it. A testament to the fact I was refurbishing it to fly again. I will leave the hitec 1/4 scale 700BB rudder servo in it if ya want it so the pull-pull will fit.

No tank, it is on my test stand. The two dots on the hood (see pic) are fuel filler valves in the scale location for smoke and glow. I would not trust them now they are fifteen years old.

The landing gear IS the gear I delaminated and repaired. It has flown a season with this gear after that.

The pants are the very heavy ones that came with another plane. They are some tyoe of plastic that DOES NOT sand. Tuff as steel. Tried sanding them once and the grit just cut into it, would not sand anything OFF. I think maybe they are PVC. The more I sanded the worse they looked.

Don't feel obligated. It will see the sky again. But from I can gather it is not a 3D plane. It has plenty of stab. The empennage is the same size of my modern 87" Yak that IS a 3D bird and this plane has a 81" wing. But the ailerons are not full length and small for 3D I would guess.

Lookin' at the pics I can see the wing is falling out of the saddle. It fits perfect just the electrical tape loosing its grip. I did have foam tape in the saddle which I peeled off to replace. it was not needed I just wanted a cushion between wing and saddle.

I also note that I even put the pin stripe on the stab. I'm trying to remember why I just did not assemble it and fly it. At that time apparenlt I just needed to rehinge the elevator. The wing rash happened after I did that work.

[2robinhood]

I would change the green to match the blue, make the landing gear white and get some custom decals cut.
Very, very nice plane for $360.00

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/attachments/fg42/62683d1186540580-east-r-c-35-extra-260-build-100_0786.jpg

[ddierking]

Watch craigslist. I just got a wildhare extra 300S with a new DLE 55, hitec mg servos, and even an AR7000 rx. I just have to setup my radio and go fly. I got it for $550. Check rcu as well.

[zoomer260]

Watch craigslist. I just got a wildhare extra 300S with a new DLE 55, hitec mg servos, and even an AR7000 rx. I just have to setup my radio and go fly. I got it for $550. Check rcu as well.


That is a great deal ! Never thought to check out Craigs List for RC.

[GonnaBe]

Yeah, that is a great deal. the problem with my local (St Louis) Craigslist is that almost every time you find a RC plane on it, it is either a trainer, older than most museum models, of the owner wants it a lot worse than I do! I have seen maybe 3 giant scale planes on there in the last 6 months and they were all way too expensive for me... Oh well, glad you got a good deal. Have fun flying it.

[GonnaBe]

BTW, I have been talking with Zoomer and I plan to get his Midwest Extra. Thanks again Zoomer. I owe you. I plan to start a build thread once I get it and then you guys can give me all the advice you want. I am new to giant scale and have a lot to learn. Thanks guys. I like it here on FG...

[FlyingMadDog]

Yeah, that is a great deal. the problem with my local (St Louis) Craigslist is that almost every time you find a RC plane on it, it is either a trainer, older than most museum models, of the owner wants it a lot worse than I do! I have seen maybe 3 giant scale planes on there in the last 6 months and they were all way too expensive for me... Oh well, glad you got a good deal. Have fun flying it.

You didn't say you were in St. Louis! Send me a PM, I might be able to set you up with a 27% H9 extra 260 for a price you could handle, I'll give you 5645s for it and something better for the rudder (not sure what I have around) and I'm sure we could come up with a motor for it from my inventory. Or you could get something inexpensive to go with it.

Another option is that I have a 33% cap580 in the bones (was never covered at the factory) that I could let go cheap. That with a used 80-85 or a DLE111 and some low cost servos would get you into the $1000 - $1100 range.

Joe

[marksextra]

Theres the sig Extra 540T 35% for $639

http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmart.exe/IndexText/FSIGRC100ARF.html?E+Sig

[zoomer260]

The Extras have left the building.

I am enjoying the posts on "good deals" out there. I did not even know Sig had a 100cc plane.

When the dust settles my new Cap 580 may show up on this thread.

Flying Giants are a great group to deal with. :198:

It just occured to me that I am now Extraless.

[classclown]

I will never be caught without an Extra, but those 3DHS Slicks are beginning to wedge a spike in my head!!

[forgues research]

The Extras have left the building.

I am enjoying the posts on "good deals" out there. I did not even know Sig had a 100cc plane.

When the dust settles my new Cap 580 may show up on this thread.

Flying Giants are a great group to deal with. :198:

It just occured to me that I am now Extraless.

Well without an Extra, how about a Laser:198: or better yet, a Sbach:198::198:

Roger

[zoomer260]

Well without an Extra, how about a Laser:198: or better yet, a Sbach:198::198:

Roger


I'm afraid the new Cap will have to be my next project. And like a a prior poster I will not do without an Extra. It will be my next project after the Cap.

I am in the thread starters shoes as well. I have been trying to get the 100cc plane going for a while and never had enough Hobby $$$ in one spot to get started. Not without losing some sleep over it. Where he was just trying to go "giant" which when I was starting was just 25% or larger but now is more 30% or larger, I was more specific in my next one. I wanted it to hold a 100cc twin in the nose. Not 50cc, not 150cc. I have had 33% before. About 15 years ago.

However on the next one I may not be in too big a hurry and try my hand at a kit build that size (100cc). I have never built a kit that large. Maybe. I love the Pilot line of 260's.

[2robinhood]

I would change the green to match the blue, make the landing gear white and get some custom decals cut.
Very, very nice plane for $360.00

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/attachments/fg42/62683d1186540580-east-r-c-35-extra-260-build-100_0786.jpg

I found the pictures of the one with the green removed and custom decals.
By the way they are on sale now at AK Models ( $360.00 )
Use coupon code: AKMSALE

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/attachments/fg42/223017d1256600612-east-r-c-35-extra-260-build-img_1917.jpg

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/attachments/fg42/223016d1256600612-east-r-c-35-extra-260-build-windows-photo-gallery-wallpaper.jpg